Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Nets snuck past the Celtics 117-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.